The UK mummy blog of a Midlands mum of one.

November 25, 2011

Single and pregnant

Going through a pregnancy alone can be a harrowing experience, especially if you are left with no-one to turn to. You would think in today's highly connected society that situations like this cannot possibly happen, but they do and I've been there.

If you are a single-mum-to-be or know someone that is, Gingerbread - the national charity for single parent families - has just launched an email advice pack for women who are single and pregnant. The aim of the pack is to give women free, instant access to the information they need to help them get ready for their new arrival.

Not all of it will be relevant in all circumstances but the information is there nevertheless and could prove invaluable to those unsure about issues such as finance, child maintenance, contact arrangements and parents’ rights.

On a more personal note, it is very possible to survive pregnancy as a single person and go on to have a wonderful relationship with your child. I've been there too.

Further advice packs and factsheets are also available covering a range of subjects from www.gingerbread.org.uk.

I did it too. Mine may have been a different experience as I chose it, planned it, and was a bit older than the norm but I still went through it alone and I can say now that it was worth every exhausting minute.

Ooh, I didn't know they did holidays. I'll have to see if they still do. It is definitely an organisation I need to look into more, and sadly one I didn't know about at the time I really needed it. Thanks so much for popping over.

I agree with you, Rachel. It is worth every single exhausting minute. I'm been a little tired and grumpy with my daughter today, but reading your comment again has just reminded me how dull life would be without her and how truely blessed I am to have her. Reading you blog, I know you feel exactly the same. x